S MARTI French Antique Bronze Ormolu Mounts Bracket Cube Mantel Clock

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Item:263719923151Antique Bronze Ormolu Mounts Bracket Cube Clock by Samuel Marti THE CASE IS IN AN UNRESTORED ORIGINAL CONDITION : This is an exquisite French bronze ormolu bracket / mantel cube clock by Samual Marti. The clock is superb quality and is beautifully detailed.The top is a superb shape and is beautifully adorned with bronze ormolu mounts whilst the top is finished with a roof like structure.. Then moving down, the circular door with thick beveled convex glass which opens to access the dial. The dial is a work of art in it's own right. The dial is brass to the center and is wonderfully fretted and patterned with a blue background and has lovely Arabic Numerals. Surrounding the dial is wonderful fanned detailing to the four corners. The dial is flanked by very elaborate side mounts and the clock is raised on four nicely detailed bronze ormolu feet.Moving to the sides the exquisite detailing continues with pierced and embossed panels which have been lined with a fine bronze mesh which creates a very striking effect.The clock is happily ticking away and keeping good time and the movement is clean and has recently been serviced. The clock strikes the hours on a gong and also strikes once on the half past. The movement is access via a door to the rear which is fretted to allow the sound of the gong to pass from the case. In addition this clock comes complete with it's winding key and pendulum. The movement is stamped 'S. Marti et Cei MEDAILLE DE BRONZE' The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions of the clock are: - 8.5 inches wide. - 7 inches deep. - 12.5 inches high.As can be seen from these proportions the clock is of lovely impressive proportions.postage will be by Special delivery please note although the clock is in fully working condition the case is as original and is unrestored.any sensible offer will be acceptedAge:Antique, Pre-1900, Type:Bracket Clock, Material:Ormolu, Style/ Origin/ Theme:French, Clock Type:Bracket Clock, Features:8-Day